Thrift Store Volunteering

Greet customers, use a cash register and provide exceptional customer service.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West, Madison–Home Store or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training or online training

Receive, sort and price donated items; stock merchandise on the sales floor; or assist in creating displays.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West, Madison–Home Store or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training (online or in-person)

Visit donor homes to pack donated items into boxes that will be delivered to one of our thrift stores for resale.

• Location: In donors’ homes within Dane County
• Days/times: flexible; 2-4 hour shifts; Tuesdays-Fridays available
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training (online or in-person)

Sort donations and help with other projects with your group of up to four volunteers.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: shifts available Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or noon – 4 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: On-the-job training is provided. You may volunteer for up to two shifts without completing an application and formal training process.

Sort donations and help with other projects.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West, Madison–Home Store or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: On-the-job training is provided. You may volunteer for up to two shifts without completing an application and formal training process.